Hi again. I recently purchased the samsung hd upconverter and have
found a flaw in it. I returned the first one and got a new one and it
is still happening. My problem is that when i play a digital source
through the optical cord the sound gos through real quick pauses every
about five minutes or so. I know that it is not the receiver or
optical cord because i switched them and still same problem. My
question is, has anyone heard of this problem, and what can i do to
fix it if anything? Also would it be fine if i used a coax cord
instead of optical, (im thinking that may fix it) would i truly notice
a difference. I love the dvd player i just cant take this fault,
please help. Thanks

(DanMan) said:

Hi again. I recently purchased the samsung hd upconverter and have
found a flaw in it. I returned the first one and got a new one and it
is still happening. My problem is that when i play a digital source
through the optical cord the sound gos through real quick pauses every
about five minutes or so. I know that it is not the receiver or
optical cord because i switched them and still same problem. My
question is, has anyone heard of this problem, and what can i do to
fix it if anything? Also would it be fine if i used a coax cord
instead of optical, (im thinking that may fix it) would i truly notice
a difference. I love the dvd player i just cant take this fault,
please help. Thanks

Probably an unstable clock in your player.
Try the coax connection, this helps sometimes.

--
Sander deWaal
"SOA of a KT88? Sufficient."

thanks is coax noticeably worse than optical?

(DanMan) said:

thanks is coax noticeably worse than optical?

In your case it's probably better.
It is said that coaxial has several advantages over ordinary TOSLINK
connections, a greater bandwidth being one of them.
The TOSLINK has the advantage of electrical (galvanical) separation
between components.
Then again, I've heard the AT&T glass connection should be even
better. This doesn't apply to your gear though, as they don't have any
of those.

I wouldn't make a problem out of it, just use whatever works.

--
Sander deWaal
"SOA of a KT88? Sufficient."

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(DanMan) said:

thanks is coax noticeably worse than optical?

If there's a difference, its usually worse. In this case, its worth a try.
Just use a 3' RCA-RCA interconnect to see if it is any better.

In your case it's probably better.

Only if it actually works better. I've got my doubts, but it's worth a try.

It is said that coaxial has several advantages over ordinary TOSLINK
connections, a greater bandwidth being one of them.

Problem is, coax outputs are generally driver through a special lossy
transformer that rolls response off above about 12 MHz to reduce EMI.

The TOSLINK has the advantage of electrical (galvanical) separation
between components.

Agreed. And since light is a far less serious threat to the nice picture on
your TV set, opitical connections need not be bandwidth limited.


I wouldn't make a problem out of it, just use whatever works.

Agreed.

"Arny Krueger" said:

It is said that coaxial has several advantages over ordinary TOSLINK
connections, a greater bandwidth being one of them.

Problem is, coax outputs are generally driver through a special lossy
transformer that rolls response off above about 12 MHz to reduce EMI.

IIRC, TOSLINK has barely 7 MHz of bandwidth.
Have to look that one up, though. May be old information.

--
Sander deWaal
"SOA of a KT88? Sufficient."

thanks is coax noticeably worse than optical?

DanMan wrote:

thanks is coax noticeably worse than optical?

What would you expect to be worse ?

They are both digital connections and hence aren't *meant* to influence
the sound.


Graham